Co-ops, Unions and Assoc.

After long hiatus, trade event reopens with Turkish trade delegation aiming to establish joint customs committee, working groups with ‘win-win’ approach, says Turkish trade minister… August, 2025, ANKARA… The 62nd Damascus International Fair will open new doors to Türkiye-Syria trade cooperation, as a key platform will review mutually beneficial trade …

Press release… IZMIR – The Black Orak (Sickle) variety of dried figs, introduced to producers as part of the goal of increasing foreign exchange revenue with new varieties in the dried fig industry, where Türkiye is a global leader, is experiencing a bumper season. The Sarılop variety, which accounts for …

V. International Plant Breeding Congress (V. Uluslararası Bitki Islahı Kongresi)…Join a Movement Driven by Science & Innovation! We invite pioneering researchers, dedicated academicians and forward-thinking professionals to be part of IPBC 2025—an event where sustainability, scientific excellence, and collaborative innovation converge to shape the future of global agriculture…

Spain, Italy and France top vegetable producers in EU last year… The EU harvested 62.2 million tonnes of fresh vegetables, up 6 percent year-on-year in 2024, Eurostat data showed on Monday. Spain was the top producer country with 14.8 million tonnes, followed by Italy with 13.9 million tonnes and France …

Cihat Kürşat Kaya, Chair of the Seed Distributors Sub-Union (TODAB), stated that unregistered seed sales threaten producers’ incomes. “This problem can be solved through effective market inspections. Furthermore, a self-regulatory mechanism can be established in the sector by awarding a prize to producers who adhere to ethical rules,” he said. …

Muharrem Doğan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Organic Product Producers and Industrialists Association (ORGÜDER), stated that Türkiye’s organic product exports exceeded 1 billion euros last year, saying, “Approximately 500 million euros of this is organic food products and 500 million euros is organic textile products. We are …

Mutlu Doğru, President of the Adana Farmers’ Association, stated that bioethanol, produced from sugar beets, maize and agricultural waste, is a strategic product that reduces energy dependence. “Bioethanol contributes to the economy and plays a significant role in combating climate change with its significantly lower carbon emissions compared to fossil …

Press release… Işık: “Demand for healthy foods is increasing.” Mehmet Ali Işık, Chair of the Aegean Dried Fruits and Products Exporters’ Association, stated that the shift towards healthy foods in Japan significantly increases, mostly in plant-based and frozen food consumption. Pointing out that the frozen food market in Japan has …

August 5, 2025… Connection is one of the cornerstones of building a successful food bank, according to Chris Rebstock, who knows quite a bit about the subject. Rebstock is one of the co-founders of The Global FoodBanking Network (GFN) and spent four decades helping food banks alleviate hunger. Chris Rebstock …

A study published in Pedatria investigated the potential benefits of royal jelly in children with chronic nutritional disorders. The findings indicated improvements in general health, emotional well-being, and sleep quality, alongside increased appetite and weight gain in children consuming royal jelly. 🔎 In the study, royal jelly was administered as …